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Monday, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 |

Photo – Tom Sarvey former Rawlins City Manager – Courtesy City of Rawlins

The Rawlins governing body has dismissed the City Manager following an extended period of medical leave.

During the November 4th Rawlins City Council meeting, following an executive session, Vice Mayor Darril Garner motioned to remove City Manager Tom Sarvey from his position. Interim City Manager Matthew Hall will continue to serve in Sarvey’s place.

The governing body appointed Tom Sarvey as City Manager on July 18th, 2024, with the Council signing his employment agreement the following day. In August, Sarvey began an extended leave for an undisclosed medical condition. Since that time, Rawlins has had three acting or interim City Managers: Downtown Development Authority Executive Director and House District 15 Representative Pam Thayer; Police Chief Mike Ward; and, most recently, Matthew Hall, former mayor of Cody, Wyoming.

Hall was appointed Interim City Manager last month. According to Resolution 11A-2025, Sarvey’s authorized absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act ended on October 27th. Since he remains unable to perform the duties of the position, “the Council finds that termination of the Employment Contract is warranted and in the best interest of the City, its operations, and the public.”

At the November 4th meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to end Tom Sarvey’s employment contract.

Councilman Terry Patterson was not present at last week’s meeting.

The Rawlins City Council declared the City Manager position vacant. In the meantime, Matthew Hall will continue as Interim City Manager unless and until the governing body appoints a successor.

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Monday, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 |

Photo – Saratoga Town Hall – Bigfoot99 file photo

The Town of Saratoga is preparing to enter negotiations with a telecommunications provider to install a new antenna on Town Hall.

During the November 5th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Davis announced he is in discussions with Mountain West Technologies to install new equipment on the roof of Town Hall. However, Mayor Davis said the existing tower is of unknown age and not suitable to support the planned upgrades.

In fact, Mayor Davis said a Carbon Power and Light employee told him the tower may be original to the building, making it nearly 70 years old.

The Mayor said Mountain West Technologies expressed concern that the Town Hall tower may not be properly secured to the roof, making it vulnerable to collapse.

Additionally, Mayor Davis said former Saratoga Police Officer Tyler Christian secured a grant to purchase improved communications equipment that would need to be installed on the tower.

In summary, Mayor Davis said Mountain West Technologies will not agree to use the existing Town Hall tower. Company representatives are expected to attend the November 19th Saratoga Town Council meeting to present a draft agreement for a new antenna to the governing body.

Mayor Davis said Mountain West quoted $30,000 to $40,000 for a new communications tower. Because the antenna is so important to the town, the mayor said the governing body should at least consider the proposal.

Mountain West Technologies Chief of Operations Lesha Thorvaldson explained that the company is worried that the aging tower is unsafe. Thorvaldson said that concern prompted the proposed collaborative agreement for a new communications antenna.

Mayor Davis explained that the proposed tower location hasn’t been finalized, but that it will be located on the Town Hall grounds. The mayor reiterated that the existing antenna is outdated and unsafe.

The Saratoga Town Council agreed to consider the proposed agreement with Mountain West Technologies to construct a new communications tower at Town Hall during its November 19th meeting.

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Friday, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 |

Photo – Seminoe Reservoir – Bigfoot99 file photo

County officials raised concerns about the environmental impact of the Seminoe Pumped Storage project.

During the November 4th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, rPlus Hydro Managing Director of Hydro Strategy Matthew Shapiro updated the Board on the proposed pumped storage facility at Seminoe Reservoir.

Shapiro began with an overview of the project, describing pumped storage as a fast, flexible method of balancing the demand on the electrical grid by transferring water between two reservoirs of different elevations.

Managing Director of Hydro Strategy Shapiro said rPlus Hydro is proposing to build a man-made lake on the summit of Bennett Mountain at Seminoe Reservoir. Shapiro said the upper body of water would hold roughly one percent of the total volume of the lower reservoir.

The two bodies of water would be connected via an underground tunnel containing a hydroelectric turbine. According to rPlus Hydro, electricity generated by the facility will travel 29 miles along high-voltage transmission lines to the PacifiCorp-owned Aeolus Substation, located northeast of Medicine Bow.

Managing Director of Hydro Strategy Shapiro explained that Seminoe Reservoir is the ideal site for a pumped storage project.

Shapiro added that the site was identified by the Bureau of Reclamation as one of the most promising locations for a pumped storage facility twice, once in 1963 and again in 2013. The rPlus Director of Hydro Strategy said the Seminoe Pumped Storage project would help meet growing power demands and stabilize the electrical grid as older generation sources are retired.

Should the project be approved, Shapiro said the three-to-four-billion-dollar facility would generate around $9 million in annual property taxes. Additionally, once construction is complete, rPlus Hydro is expected to employ roughly 30 full-time workers.

Shapiro said the only visible elements of the pumped storage facility will be the newly constructed upper reservoir and the transmission lines extending from the site. However, the project is expected to have impacts on tourism and wildlife. Over 900,000 cubic yards of earth must be removed to construct the underground tunnels and powerhouse. The spoilage was originally planned to be dumped at a site nearly four miles from the project location, but Shapiro said rPlus Hydro is considering closer alternatives to reduce the impact of dump truck traffic on local roads.

Perhaps the greatest concern is the project’s potential impact on water quality in Seminoe Reservoir and the downstream ecosystem, particularly the Miracle Mile, a designated blue-ribbon trout fishery. Shapiro said extensive studies have shown that the pumped storage facility will have no measurable impact on water temperatures at the Miracle Mile. However, if temperatures were to fall outside normal parameters, the Hydro Strategy Director said operations would be slowed until conditions returned to normal.

When drawing water from the lower reservoir, Shapiro said studies indicate there will be no adverse impact on the water quality in Seminoe Reservoir. Additionally, mesh screens will prevent fish from being sucked up into the system.

rPlus Hydro is currently undergoing review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC. Last month, the agency released a 288-page draft report outlining the potential environmental impacts of the Seminoe Pumped Storage project, including effects on soil, water quality, fish, wildlife, and recreation. FERC recommended holding two public comment gathering meetings, one in Rawlins and another in Cheyenne.

Commissioner John Espy asked why the company was not holding a meeting in Casper, noting that most Seminoe Reservoir visitors come from Natrona County. rPlus Hydro Senior Attorney Kevin Baker responded that FERC set the meeting locations. Commissioner Espy expressed his dissatisfaction with Baker’s answer, saying that many Wyoming residents feel that FERC and rPlus are leaving them out of the decision-making process.

Next, Commissioner Espy asked where rPlus Hydro will obtain the water rights to fill the upper reservoir. Attorney Baker said the company was in discussions with the Bureau of Reclamation to secure water rights but had already finalized an agreement with the Casper Alcova Irrigation District. This exchange prompted a meeting attendee to ask how much water it will take to fill the upper lake.

Managing Director of Hydro Strategy Matthew Shapiro said the initial fill would draw 14,000 acre-feet from Seminoe Reservoir, with an additional 400 acre-feet per year to offset evaporation losses.

Four hundred acre-feet equals 130,340,400 gallons of water lost to evaporation from the upper reservoir annually. Commissioner John Johnson was surprised by the amount of loss, saying that much water could be used to irrigate a one square mile plot of land.

Senior Attorney Kevin Baker said rPlus Hydro will pay the Bureau of Reclamation and Casper Alcova Irrigation District for the lost water.

Commissioner Johnson said the system can only be replenished through snow melt. Attorney Baker said the evaporative loss is normal for Seminoe Reservoir and would occur regardless of the fact that the water is being stored in the upper lake, a claim that Commissioner Johnson refuted.

If the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approves the project, rPlus Hydro will need to secure an interconnection agreement with PacifiCorp to purchase the power generated by the pumped storage facility. Hydro Strategy Director Matthew Shapiro said PacifiCorp has not yet agreed to the arrangement. Commissioner Sue Jones asked if PacifiCorp is the only company rPlus is considering to purchase the electricity. Shapiro said that while other clients may be possible, the company remains focused on PacifiCorp.

The two rPlus Hydro representatives invited the Board of Commissioners and the public to bring their concerns to the FERC information gathering meeting in Rawlins on Wednesday, November 12th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jeffrey Memorial Community Center, located at 315 West Pine Street.

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Friday, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 |

Photo – Town of Saratoga’s construction debris piles – Courtesy Town of Saratoga

Another Saratoga resident is calling on the town to relocate its construction debris pile.

Last month, Elizabeth Hilliard, a resident of the Vista Dawn subdivision on Saratoga’s west side, voiced concern about the staging of waste concrete and rock near her property. In a letter to the governing body, Hilliard stated that when she purchased her home in 2021, she was assured that the debris pile on West Walnut Avenue would be removed. Instead, she wrote, the pile has only grown. Hilliard described the site as visually unappealing to all Vista Dawn residents and claimed it has prevented her from selling or renting her property.

During Wednesday’s Saratoga Town Council meeting, Clerk Jennifer Anderson read a letter from Ron Kauffman, another resident of the Vista Dawn subdivision. In his letter, Kauffman stated that he purchased his home on East Walnut Court in 2020 specifically for its clear eastern sightlines. However, Kauffman claimed that continued dumping by the town has compromised the view and hindered his ability to sell his home.

At last month’s Town Council meeting, Public Works Director Emery Penner acknowledged the Vista Dawn residents’ complaints, explaining that the town has limited options for relocating the debris pile.

Penner presented a plan to move the pit to a parcel of town-owned property on County Road 640, also known as North Spring Creek Road. The Bureau of Land Management deeded the 20-acre plot of land to the Town of Saratoga sometime in the 1960s.

Penner said the property is entirely owned by the town but added that he has received conflicting information about whether the parcel lies within town limits or in an unincorporated part of the county. Penner said the jurisdiction of the land will dictate how it can be used.

In a written statement to Bigfoot99, Public Works Director Emery Penner emphasized that the relocation is still in the early planning stages and that nothing has been finalized. Penner wrote that before proceeding, he must determine if the property is zoned for storing construction debris, adding that the town recognizes the public’s concerns and that he is personally committed to finding a solution.

Back at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, Clerk Anderson continued reading from Ron Kauffman’s letter, in which the Vista Dawn resident urged the town to expedite the move.

Kauffman asked the governing body to visit the dump site in person and consider if they’d tolerate it near their own homes.

Mayor Chuck Davis asked the Council for permission to send a letter to Kauffman, assuring the resident that the town is moving forward as quickly as possible.

The Town Council agreed to send an official response to Ron Kauffman, informing him that the debris pile will be relocated as soon as the town identifies a suitable site.

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Thursday, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 |

Photo – MHCC – Bigfoot99 file photo

Memorial Hospital of Carbon County administrators report continued financial improvements.

Rural hospitals across the country are struggling with low insurance reimbursements, limited patient volume, and challenges in recruiting providers and specialists. Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is no exception.

After years of declining revenue and a revolving door of CEOs, Memorial Hospital is showing signs of recovery. Speaking at Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, MHCC Chief Financial Officer Joy Coulston reported that as of September, the Rawlins medical facility was in the black.

The previous month, August, CFO Coulston reported that Memorial Hospital lost $95,000 in revenue.

Continuing her financial report, Coulston said 43 patients stayed at Memorial Hospital in September, including 9 in intensive care and 7 in swing beds, which allow community members to recover locally after undergoing medical procedures elsewhere.

During that same timeframe, Coulston said the hospital received 377 emergency department visits, 119 ambulance calls, and performed 58 operations. The Chief Financial Officer said the Memorial Hospital clinic is also seeing increased numbers of patients.

Coulston reported that the average daily census, or the number of patients staying in the hospital at a given time, decreased to 3.6 in September. The Chief Financial Officer did not provide August’s census.

Despite the lower patient numbers, Coulston said Memorial Hospital continues to see increasing revenue, which is being used to pay down outstanding debts.

Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Kerry Ashment said that since his arrival in March, the hospital has significantly increased its cash on hand, or funds available for immediate use. CEO Ashment added that the hospital can cover more than a month’s worth of payroll in its current financial condition.

Commissioner Sue Jones asked if hospital administrators had completed the most recent cost report, which determines the amount of Medicare reimbursement the facility receives. Chief Financial Officer Joy Coulston said both the cost report and the state-mandated audit were nearly complete, with hospital staff having already provided both entities with the necessary documentation.

Following the financial report, Commissioner John Johnson said Memorial Hospital of Carbon County appears to be on the right track.

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Thursday, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 |

Photo – Carbon County WWII Memorial on the south lawn of the county courthouse – Bigfoot99 file photo

Carbon County is honoring local veterans by participating in Operation Green Light.

During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Chairman Travis Moore announced plans to join Operation Green Light, a nationwide initiative that honors U.S. veterans by encouraging communities to display green lights as a symbol of support.

Chairman Moore read Resolution 2025-26, formally declaring the county’s intention to participate in the program. The Commission Chairman said Carbon County residents appreciate the veterans who safeguard our freedoms and way of life.

Organized by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, Operation Green Light calls on every county, parish, and borough to shine a green light on government buildings from November 4th through the 11th. The light signals to veterans that they are seen, appreciated, and supported.

Continuing to read from the resolution, Commission Chairman Moore said many service members have a hard time adjusting to civilian life after leaving the military.

According to County Veteran Service Officers statistics, local veteran service departments in 29 states help veterans access more than $52 billion in compensation, pension, health care, and other benefits every year. Additionally, counties that operate Veterans Treatment Courts can help former service members access mental health and substance abuse treatment, reducing suicide rates.

Reading from Resolution 2025-26, Chairman Moore said Carbon County will participate in Operation Green Light as a tribute to veterans.

In observance of Operation Green Light, Chairman Moore said the Board of County Commissioners will illuminate the Carbon Building and Carbon County Courthouse with green lights from November 4th through Veterans Day.

The Board Chairman urged residents of Carbon County to follow suit.

Commissioner John Espy explained that Operation Green Light was created by a veteran in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Commissioner Espy said it made sense for Carbon County, Wyoming to join the initiative.

Commissioner Sue Jones thanked Buildings and Grounds Manager Jeff Askins for finding and installing the green lights.

The Board of Carbon County Commissioners unanimously voted to pass Resolution 2025-26, declaring their intention to participate in Operation Green Light.

In an email to Wyoming County Commissioners Association members, Executive Director Jerimiah Rieman shared an Amazon link highlighting veteran-owned businesses. Executive Director Rieman wrote that the online retailer offers a “Prefer Veteran Owned Business” option, which prioritizes items sold by veteran-owned sellers in search results.

Amazon Business Veteran Owned Business Storefront: Amazon.com: : All Departments

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Thursday, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 |

Photo – Example of concession stand – Courtesy City of Rawlins

Rawlins officials say it’s unlikely the VFW baseball fields will be ready in time for next year’s Little League tournament.

In 2023, then-Rawlins Parks and Recreation Director Jason Sehon announced the Wyoming Little League Association had agreed to host a statewide tournament in Rawlins in 2025. However, the VFW baseball fields, located at the corner of Rodeo and Daley Streets, were in such poor condition that city staff could not prepare them in time for the upcoming games. The state Little League Association agreed to postpone the tournament until the following year.

Currently, the six-day, 12-team tournament is scheduled for July of 2026, giving the city more time to revitalize the neglected VFW baseball fields. Last year, the governing body allocated $200,000 for improvements to the facility, with the funds evenly split between asphalt repairs and field renovations. While the fields are considered ready for play, the complex lacks bathrooms and a concession stand.

During Tuesday’s Rawlins City Council meeting, Public Works Director Cody Dill presented two concession stand proposals from Alpine Meadows Design, an engineering firm based in Evergreen, Colorado. Dill said he had hoped to include a third option that used shipping containers, but Alpine Meadows was unable to design a permanent structure with that approach.

Both completed designs used a 19-by-24-foot structure but featured different roofing options: one with a simple gable roof, the other with a more complex clerestory roof incorporating a row of windows above the main roofline. Public Works Director Dill recommended going with the cheaper gable roof.

Dill explained that both designs were developed to stay within an estimated maximum budget of $200,000. With $100,000 set aside for field upgrades and another $100,000 for asphalt repairs, the Public Works Director said the city would need to commit an additional $200,000 to build the concession stand and bathrooms. However, the project is unlikely to be completed before next year’s Little League tournament.

Dill said he still has approximately $160,000 left from the $200,000 field and asphalt repair budget. With the majority of the field upgrades finished, Mayor Jacquelin Wells instructed the Public Works Director to use the remaining money to install new water and sewer connections to the concession stand site.

Councilman Steve Sanger questioned the rationale behind spending more than $400,000 on improvements to the VFW fields, which will only see significant use during next summer’s Little League tournament.

Dill acknowledged that the VFW fields are unlikely to be ready by next July and suggested asking the Wyoming Little League Association to postpone the tournament until 2027.

Vice Mayor Darril Garner asked why Dill was not considering making the concession stand and bathrooms out of shipping containers, which would presumably be cheaper and faster than building from the ground up. Dill responded that the engineering firm was unable to develop a permanent design using shipping containers.

Vice Mayor Darril Garner said his research showed that some companies offer prefabricated buildings, such as bathrooms and concession stands, made from shipping containers, adding that the structures should already comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Vice Mayor Garner recommended consulting with a different engineering firm.

Councilman Steve Sanger said other communities across the country have successfully used shipping containers for similar projects. Sanger suggested that Dill and the engineering firm might be overcomplicating the issue.

Councilman Steve Sanger added that container-based buildings would be easier to maintain than a conventional facility. Public Works Director Cody Dill responded that modifying the containers to meet the city’s needs would be more time-consuming than constructing a purpose-built concession stand.

Vice Mayor Darril Garner referenced The Exchange in Fort Collins, Colorado, an area that uses repurposed shipping containers for retail, dining, and public gathering spaces. The Vice Mayor suggested that Dill consult with the engineers behind that project. The Public Works Director responded that revising the concession stand design will delay the VFW field upgrades even further.

The governing body recommended reaching out to the Wyoming Little League Association about moving the tournament from next summer to 2027. Rawlins Little League President Dawn Arce said the state association may be unwilling to reschedule, having already postponed the event once. Arce added that the association might request a firm completion date for the fields or choose to relocate the tournament altogether.

Interim City Manager Matt Hall offered to meet with the Wyoming Little League Association to request another postponement. In the meantime, the governing body directed Public Works Director Cody Dill to obtain estimates for installing new water and sewer lines at the concession stand site and to continue exploring the use of shipping containers.

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Wednesday, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 |

Photo – City of Rawlins new Finance Director Laura Malone – Courtesy City of Rawlins

Rawlins has hired a new finance director to manage the city’s budget.

During the October 21st Rawlins City Council Meeting, Interim City Manager Matthew Hall announced that he hired Laura Malone, former Chief Financial Officer for the Laramie County Department of Health, as the city’s new finance director.

Rawlins has been without a finance director since July of 2023, when Tom Sarvey, who was serving as Interim City Manager and Finance Director, was appointed to the permanent City Manager position.

Laura Malone assumed the role as finance director on Monday, November 3rd. Speaking to Bigfoot99, Malone said she has more than a decade of experience in the financial field.

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Malone said she has lived in Denver, Greeley, Chugwater, and, most recently, Cheyenne. With their children out of the house, she and her husband began looking to relocate to a smaller community.

After exploring job opportunities across the state, Malone said the finance director position in Rawlins aligned with her goals.

Now living in Rawlins, Malone said the first thing she will tackle as the city’s new finance director is the budget. Once that’s in place, Malone said she plans to change how things are done to better reflect her hands-on working style.

Malone said an effective finance director must identify the unique priorities of the community and then work to secure funding for those projects, including through state and federal grants.

In a written statement from the city, Malone stated that “Clear financial information empowers intelligent decision-making and helps ensure everyone involved can move forward with confidence.”

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Wednesday, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 |

Photo – MHCC – Bigfoot99 file photo

Memorial Hospital of Carbon County has launched a new mental health partnership with High Country Behavioral Health.

During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Memorial Hospital Director of Nursing and Inpatient Services Janessa Mann said the Rawlins medical facility is teaming up with Idaho-based High Country Behavioral Health to treat Carbon County’s high-risk mental health population.

Mann said Memorial Hospital and the county began talks with High Country Behavioral Health earlier this year to improve mental health access and ensure patients continue receiving care after they are discharged from the Wyoming Behavioral Institute in Casper.

Mann said as of Tuesday morning, High Country Behavioral Health was available to provide round-the-clock mental health assessments for Memorial Hospital patients.

Under the new partnership, when patients experiencing a mental health crisis come to the Rawlins emergency department, staff contact a provider from High Country Behavioral Health to conduct a remote evaluation.

Mann said Memorial Hospital currently contracts with QLER (pronounced “Clear”) Telepsychiatry, an on-demand psychiatric care provider, for emergency mental health evaluations. However, patients typically waited 12 hours to be seen by a QLER psychiatrist. Mann said High Country Behavioral Health has promised to reduce wait times to two hours or less.

Mann said that unlike High Country Behavioral Health, QLER Telepsychiatry provides board-certified psychiatrists who can prescribe psychiatric medication. However, if hospital staff determine that prescribing authority isn’t needed in Rawlins, they can end the contract with QLER.

When the High Country Behavioral Health provider determines that a patient requires involuntary hospitalization under Title 25, hospital staff will work to transfer the individual to Wyoming Behavioral Institute or a similar facility. If no beds are available, the patient will remain at Memorial Hospital and receive daily mental health checks from High Country.

Director of Nursing Mann said the mental health provider will be involved throughout the Title 25 process, from admission to discharge.

Additionally, Mann said when a patient is released from the Wyoming Behavioral Institute, High Country Behavioral Health will ensure the individual is successfully reintegrated into the community.

According to the United Health Foundation, Wyoming ranks third in the nation for suicide rates, with 26.7 deaths per 100,000 residents, only behind Alaska and Montana. Memorial Hospital of Carbon County Chief Executive Officer Kerry Ashment said the High Country Behavioral Health partnership is just one facet in the hospital’s broader strategy to provide stronger mental health treatment along the Interstate 80 corridor.

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Wednesday, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 |

Photo – Carbon County Public Health logo – Courtesy CCPH

Carbon County officials signed a lease for Project Prevention office space in Encampment.

During the October 7th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, County Attorney Ashley Davis announced that Public Health Nursing Manager Amanda Brown asked to lease space in Encampment for Project Prevention, a program focused on reducing substance abuse and suicide risk through education and community-based support.

Attorney Davis said the lease agreement requires the county to pay $300 per month to Beacon in the Wind, a retail business at 614 McCaffrey Avenue operated by Encampment Mayor Shannon Fagan.

Public Health Nursing Manager Amanda Brown explained that Community Prevention Specialist Rachel Swanson currently operates Project Prevention out of her Encampment home. As Swanson takes on more responsibilities within the Prevention Network, Brown said she will need a dedicated workspace, particularly during the winter months when travel to Saratoga becomes difficult.

Brown added that the Wyoming Department of Health has agreed to cover the lease payments through a Community Prevention Grant.

Attorney Davis explained that the state’s Community Prevention Grant is administered by the county, despite the funds being directed to Carbon County Public Health. For that reason, along with the cost of the lease, the County Attorney said the Board of Commissioners must authorize the agreement whether or not they choose to be included on the lease.

The Board agreed that the county should be listed on the Encampment office space lease instead of Carbon County Public Health.

County Attorney Davis said she will clarify who is responsible for utility payments, revise the lease agreement to include the Board, and prepare a copy for final approval by the next meeting.

At the October 21st Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Attorney Davis presented the finalized lease for Board approval, reiterating that the monthly payments will be covered by a state-funded grant.

Commissioner Sue Jones said that the office space primarily consists of a conference room and a storage area.

The Board unanimously approved the lease with Beacon in the Wind for Project Prevention office space in Encampment.

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